Immerse yourself in the world's best-loved art on the big screen with EXHIBITION ON SCREEN at Rialto Cinemas.

Working with top international museums and galleries, EXHIBITION ON SCREEN creates exhibition-based art films for cinema. Discover the world's most loved artworks, accompanied by insights from leading historians and critics.

My National Gallery | Screening from 22 August (Screening in Dunedin from 23 August)

The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, and an endless source of stories. But whose stories are told? Which art has the most impact and on whom? The power of great art lies in its ability to communicate with anyone, no matter their art historical knowledge, their background, or their beliefs.

This film gives voice to those who work at the gallery – from cleaner to curator, security guard to director – who identify the one artwork that means the most to them and why.

Van Gogh - Poets & Lovers | Screening from 7 November (Screening in Dunedin from 8 November)

200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery hosts the UK’s biggest-ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time but perhaps the most misunderstood. This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style.

Dawn of Impressionism - Paris 1874 | Screening from 20 March 2025 (Screening in Dunedin from 21 March 2025)

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way?

Michelangelo: Love and Death (Encore) | Screening from 10 July 2025 (Screening in Dunedin from 11 July 2025)

Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo: Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy. Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate the 550th anniversary of this iconic artist’s birth.

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